Ajinkya Rahane’s Heartwarming Gesture Leaves Dhawal Kulkarni Emotional in Ranji Trophy Final

On the final day of the Ranji Trophy final between Mumbai and Vidarbha, emotions ran high as veteran cricketer Dhawal Kulkarni bid farewell to his illustrious first-class career in a match filled with twists and turns.

Kulkarni, a seasoned campaigner for Mumbai, found himself in tears after displaying a stellar performance against Vidarbha’s resilient batting line-up, ultimately leading his team to a memorable victory.

As the match reached a decisive juncture with Mumbai needing just one wicket to clinch the title, captain Ajinkya Rahane made a heartwarming gesture by entrusting the ball to Kulkarni for the final delivery.

The Mumbai pacer bowled with determination and precision, dismissing the last batsman, Umesh Yadav, to secure the coveted Ranji Trophy championship.

The match witnessed standout performances from players like Tanush Kotian and Tushar Deshpande, who played pivotal roles in dismantling Vidarbha’s batting lineup with their skillful bowling.

Despite facing formidable resistance from the Vidarbha skipper Akshay Wadkar and all-rounder Harsh Dubey, Mumbai persisted and eventually emerged victorious, ending an eight-year wait for the prestigious title.

The Wankhede Stadium was abuzz with anticipation and excitement as Kulkarni delivered the final blow, capping off a remarkable career with a memorable victory on the grand stage.